Denmark and Belgium ‘Second-Rate Powers’: UK’s Lord West
Insisting that the United Kingdom is still a top-tier military power, West decried the aforementioned European countries as “second rate.”
Pope in Germany: Why the Visit Matters
The trip is being hailed as an historic visit, and the Pope will speak before German parliament, meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Christian Wulff and lead a mass. About 100 parliamentarians have already boycotted Benedict's speech, and thousands of people have gathered to protest his presence.
U.S., British Scientists Split over Supposed Longevity Gene
The issue of the longevity gene has now created a feud between two trans-Atlantic camps of researchers. While the British scientists claim the days of longevity gene are over, the US scientists still have faith in the success of the gene.
Elizabeth Taylor's designer clothes to be auctioned
Designer clothes owned by Hollywood legend and fashion icon Elizabeth Taylor, including haute couture by Chanel, Yves St. Laurent and Dior, will be sold at auction in New York, Christie's said on Wednesday.
More news
Long-Time Gold Investor Switches Postions
After gold's 10-year winning streak shattered all but the most bullish forecasts, it takes a brave man to call for a correction. It takes an even braver man to do so at the year's biggest bullion conference.
Million Dollar Body: Top 10 Celebrities With Insured Body Parts (PHOTOS)
Have a look at some of the celebrities who have had their body parts insured for millions.
'New Fashion Queen' Kate Middleton Makes London Fashion Capital (PHOTOS)
According to Global Language Monitor, London has now become the new fashion capital of the world taking over the top position from New York.
Arsenal 3-1 Shrewsbury Town - Carling Cup, Match Highlights (VIDEO)
Arsenal avoided further embarrassment after coming back from a goal down to win 3-1 over League Two side Shrewsbury in the Carling Cup.
Pippa Middleton Spotted in Front Row at London Fashion Week (PHOTOS)
The younger Middleton sister and style icon Pippa was spotted at the Alice Temperley London fashion show at the London Fashion week, where she was photographed seated next to Hollywood actress, Rosario Dawson.
Windows 8 Developer Preview Tablets Hit eBay
eBay is selling Windows 8 developer preview tablets distributed at Microsoft's Build conference for a minimum selling price of $2,000.
Gold Rises After S&P Downgrades Italy's Debt
Gold rose Tuesday after Standard & Poor's downgraded Italy's debt, the latest in a series of blows to the eurozone and endorsements of precious metals, at least in the eyes of investors who want safe-havens.
Australia to Launch Bullion Exchange
Australia's first physical bullion exchange, an over-the-counter spot market for gold, silver and platinum, will begin operations Oct 4, the Australian Bullion Exchange (ABX) said in a statement on Tuesday.
UBS Boss Seeks Board Vote of Confidence: Report
UBS AG Chief Executive Oswald Gruebel will seek a vote of confidence at a board meeting in Singapore for plans to slash the investment banking division that caused a $2.3 billion loss due to unauthorized trading, a Swiss newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Scientists Find Way to Disarm AIDS Virus
Scientists have found a way to prevent HIV from damaging the immune system and say their discovery may offer a new approach to developing a vaccine against AIDS.
Warhol Painting Among $2.8 Million Irish Bad Bank Auction
Ireland's state-run bad bank will auction works of art by the likes of Andy Warhol and Alex Katz after it put global auction house Christies in charge of a 14-painting collection valued at up $2.8 million on Monday.
John Martin, Master of Apocalypse, Gets Rare Show
The public adored John Martin's apocalyptic images of destruction and chaos yet the art establishment shunned him, helping to consign the British artist's works to the storage vaults.
Mongolia's President Defends Mining Ban
Mongolia's law banning mining in the country's river and forest areas is necessary to protect the mineral-rich Asian country's environment and herdsmen's livelihoods, President Tsakhia Elbegdorj said on Monday.
Occupy Wall Street Protest: Five Arrested on Day Three
Five arrests were made on the third day of Occupy Wall Street protests in New York's Financial District.
Uganda MPs demand special session over oil tax row
Ugandan legislators want the speaker to call an emergency session of the house to discuss a government dispute with Britain's Heritage Oil over tax payments, an opposition MP said on Monday.
Milly Dowler’s Family to Get Millions from Murdoch’s Media Empire
But the payment to the Dowlers may only be the beginning of News International’s expected largesse to phone hacking victims.
Occupy Wall Street Protest: Police Barricades Restrict Traffic Near NYSE
The Occupy Wall Street movement is leaderless and mostly peaceful, but it's been a powerful force in disrupting activity on and around New York's Wall Street since starting on Saturday.
WHO Offers Cheaper Ways to Target UN's $47T Global Disease Task
The United Nations will hold a high-level two-day summit beginning Monday to discuss its intentions of tackling the global epidemic, which could reach $47 trillion in the next two decades, if no medical solution is found.
U.N. Fears Defeat of Costly Global Disease Epidemic as Summit Arrives
More and more people around the world are diagnosed with infectious diseases such as heart and lung disease, cancer and diabetes each year, yet there may be cheaper solutions to prevent and treat millions of these cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Tony Blair’s Alleged Ties to Moammar Gaddafi Raises Troubling Questions
Blair was flown to Tripoli on Gaddafi’s private jets at the Colonel’s expense.
Occupy Wall Street Protest Causes New York Police to Block Off Wall Street Monday
The Occupy Wall Street protest is disrupting Wall Street for a third consecutive day -- this time when the stock market will open. New York City police are limiting access to Wall Street Monday morning, requiring residents and workers in blocks surrounding the New York Stock Exchange to show identification.
London Bullion Market Assoc Takes Aim at Conflict Gold
The London Bullion Market Association is working out ways for refiners on its Good Delivery List to avoid falling foul of new regulations against conflict gold as a number one priority, LBMA chairman David Gornall told Reuters on Sunday.
Pages
- Prev
- 96
- 97
- 98
- 99
- 100
- 101
- 102
- 103
- 104
- Next
- Promoted in Australia
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Editor's pick
-
Jittery Wall Street Awaits Inflation Data. Uncertainty Looms Over Rate Trajectory.
-
Pentagon Hooks 50 Military and Civilian Staff Members to a Polygraph in Hunt for Iran War Munitions Leaks
-
Trump Says Cheaper Brazilian and Argentine Beef Is Coming Under 90‑Day US Tariff Pause to Cut Prices
-
Putin Pauses Strikes On Ukraine As US Envoys Arrive. Hope Flickers.
-
Melania Trump Has Become 'Firmly Ensconced' In New York City Away From The White House, Biographer Asserts
-
The Middle East Conflict Is Not Yet Over. But A Post-war Strategy Is In The Works
